Moreland

Meaning

One who lived in a moorland area or on the edge of a moor.

Etymology

Compound of 'moor' and 'land', indicating residence in or ownership of moorland territory. The surname emerged in medieval England and Scotland as a topographic designation for those in such regions.

About the Moreland Surname

Moreland is a topographic surname indicating residence in moorland areas, common in medieval England and Scotland. The name has maintained steady distribution and appears regularly in genealogical records.

Distribution

Found throughout England, Scotland, and English-speaking countries, with notable populations in North America.

Notable Bearers

David Moreland (actor), Mantan Moreland (actor)

People with the Moreland Surname